Triptophan

Triptophan is a neurotransmitter responsible of multiple chemical reactions in the brain.  

5-hydroxy triptophan is a precursor for serotonin and melatonin. 

These two hormones regulates our moods and sleep schedules. 

By enhancing serotonin and melatonin synthesis, it regulates and stimulates our mood. 

Triptophan in foods: 

You can get it in these foods: red meats, beef, pork, Swiss cheese, peanuts, lamb ,poultry (chicken and turkey) and seafood (tuna, halibut ,salmon and shrimp), as well as cottage cheese, cashews and avocados. 

Its dosage: 

•   Dosage Range: 25-300mg daily. 

•  Most Common Dosage: 100mg daily. 

•  Dosage Forms: Capsules and tablets. 

What do we recommend? 

•  Doctor's Trust 5-HTP, 120 capsule, 50 mg. 

•  Doctor's Best's L triptophan Powder 100gm from HouseOfNutrition. 

Doctor's Best's L-Triptophan Powder 100gm 

Its functions: 

•  5-hydroxy triptophan reduces significantly the symptoms of anxiety. 

•  This medicine helped patients with depression linked to reduced serotonin levels with fewer side effects than usual antidepressants. 

•  It is a solution to sleep disorder sufferers to help them get some rest. 

•  Patients with headaches, migraines and fibromyalgia noticed great benefits from using this supplement. 

•  At least, it seems that it may help treat obesity. 

Its side effects: 

People who use it may experiment occasional side effects like: nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. If you have these side effects, take a lower dose then gradually increase the dosage. 

Pregnancy/Breast-Feeding: 

There are no proof in the medical literature that it may cause any adverse effects to fetal development during pregnancy or to infants who are breast-fed. 

NB: this medicine should not be used in children unless recommended by your physician.